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Bible Question:
1.What does Paul mean by sin? 2.What does Paul mean by law? 3.What does Paul mean by faith? 4.What does Paul mean by justification by faith? I was asked these questions by a friend and i want to get responses from you guys about what you think. Thanks! |
Bible Answer: Dear biblesforever, Understanding Pauline doctrine is crucial in our study of the Word. I'm glad you've asked these questions. 1. Sin is any departure from the moral law of God. The departure may be of an active nature or a passive nature. It can be an act, or thought, or an internal state or disposition. In theology the study of sin is called Hamartiology. 2. Paul uses the word law in different ways, depending on context. Sometimes he means divine law (chapters 20-40 of Exodus, in particular), and other times he means natural law (Romans 2:14-16). He will sometimes use it to describe an unfailing principle (e.g., Romans 7:21). 3. Faith is synonymous with belief. Both words are translated from the same Greek word. However, Paul generally is talking about salvific faith or saving faith. This kind of faith is a gift of God to the redeemed (Ephesians 2:8-10). It is a product of God's workmanship. 4. Justification is an extremely important doctrine. It has been called the material cause of the Reformation. Justification must be understood in a forensic or legal sense. However, there is nothing equivalent in human experience by which to compare it. The Scriptures call it a "new work" of God. It is the doctrine wherein God imputes the sin of the regenerate to Christ and Christ's righteousness to the regenerate -- this is called double imputation. Thus, God declares the sinner "just" on the basis of Christ's righteousness of God. So, by grace (granting us what we do not deserve), through faith (given us as a gift), our sin (the only thing we bring to the equation) is paid for by the Lord Jesus Christ on Calvary. Not only is our sin of the past paid for by this sacrifice, but any future sin as well. (God always provides in advance of our need.) Thus, God's justice is satisfied and His holiness remains perfect! (This is the sheer brilliance of God's eternal purpose.) This work of God is complete, entire, finished, perfect, and fully adequate. There's a huge amount that could be said, but at least the above are the answers to your questions in a very tiny nutshell! In Him, Doc |
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